Words with the letter S

The letter S is one of the most powerful and versatile tiles in Scrabble, even though it’s worth just 1 point. Its strength lies in its ability to pluralize nouns and create new verb forms, instantly turning words like cat into cats or jump into jumps for easy points. Because only four S tiles exist in the game, each one is highly valuable and should be used strategically. Players often hold onto an S until they can use it to build multiple words at once—such as hooking it onto the end of one word while forming another perpendicular word in the process.

To use the letter S effectively, look for opportunities to extend existing words and create compound or parallel plays. For example, adding S to train to form trains while simultaneously building so, sit, or sun can multiply your score across the board. It’s also an excellent letter for setting up or capitalizing on premium scoring squares, especially if you can connect multiple words in a single turn. Though low in point value, the letter S is a strategic powerhouse in Scrabble, capable of turning modest plays into high-scoring moves when used with precision and planning.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
derris	7	7
derrises	9	9
dervish	14	14
dervishes	16	16
desacralization	30	30
desacralize	25	25
desacralized	27	27
desacralizes	26	26
desacralizing	30	30
desalinate	13	13
desalinated	15	15
desalinates	14	14
desalinating	18	18
desalination	16	16
desalinations	17	17
desalinator	14	14
desalinators	15	15
desalinization	27	27
desalinizations	28	28
desalinize	22	22
desalinized	24	24
desalinizes	23	23
desalinizing	27	27
desalt	8	8
desalted	11	11